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ELENA OWEN
Born: Sep 15, 1915
Date of Passing: Aug 04, 2003
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryELENA OWEN Peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2003, Elena Owen passed away at the Grace General Hospital. Elena was born in Melita, MB on September 15, 1915. In 1927, Elena moved with her family into Winnipeg. Here she completed her elementary education and then enrolled at United College. After graduating from Grade 12, Elena went on to study and receive her Bachelor of Arts and to attend Normal School. She began her career as a teacher in Riding Mountain and Strathclair, eventually returning to Winnipeg where she taught for the Winnipeg School Division, first at Victoria Albert School, then Isaac Brock. During this time Elena returned to University and continued her studies, receiving her Bachelor of Education. She completed her teaching career at the High School level, teaching first at Kelvin, then Gordon Bell and finally at St. Johns High School. Elena retired from teaching in 1979 in order to look after her ailing sister Gwen. Elena shared a home with her sister Gwen and her brother Robert. Elena enjoyed travelling, long walks and visiting with her family. She was a kind, caring and a generous person who never failed to exhibit a positive outlook on life. She was a good listener! She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Elena is survived by her brother Thomas and sister-in-law Sophie of Winnipeg; her sister Jean of Ottawa; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her sisters, Gwen, Myra and Ann; and her brother Robert. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Ave. Major Gordon Jarvis will be officiating. Reception to follow. The family would like to sincerely thank all the Home Care workers, as well as the doctors, nurses and staff of the third and fourth floors of the Grace Hospital for their kindness and care of Elena over these last few months. Flowers are gratefully declined. If so desired, donations may be made in Elenas memory to the Grace Hospital Foundation Hospice, 300 Booth Dr., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3M7. "O, Give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever." Psalm 136:1 Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 06, 2003
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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God Bless You Miss Owen! Your passion for educating and inspiring was not lost on me. I adored you. You have the personality of all the classical figures of history. Your caring spirit continues to be a source of inspiration for me through the years and even now. My love and curiosity for/of the English language was awakened by your inspired teachings, and your torch in myself shall burn through all eternity. Over the years, from time to time, you steal my eyes, Miss Owen. I've become somewhat of a successful songwriter and writer for which I shower all credit to you. Living in a less than ideal household/family situation at the time I attended your English class, you created for me a means to escape, unbeknownst to you, into a literary world. I cannot thank you enough, wishing I had the courage to thank you personally. I love you and shall never forget you, my Dear Miss Owen. May God Bless and Keep you, 'till we meet again. Part of me left when I discovered you did. Thank You - Posted by: david antonation (student) on: Feb 07, 2018